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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION / 7 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Chambers was open to the public. Per the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order effective March 4, 2022, it was strongly recommended, but not required, to wear a face covering when inside Bellflower City Hall.
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1 CALL TO ORDER
i None
2 ROLL CALL
None
3 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None
4 RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION
None
I 7:00 P.M. - OPEN SESSION
5 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dunton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 6 ROLL CALL
The following Members of the City Council responded present to roll call:
Mayor Ray Dunton
Mayor Pro Tem Sonny R. Santa Ines
Council Member Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 6 June 27, 2022 Page 2 of 14
6 ROLL CALL— Continued
Staff Participants:
Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Elizabeth Corpuz, Director of Planning and Building Services Kathryn Brun, Assistant Planner
Travis Sais, Assistant to the City Manager
Dakota Wallace, Management Assistant
7 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines offered the Invocation.
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Len Gorecki, Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9-A CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunton provided details relative to the Sherriff's and Public Safety Department's illegal fireworks policy and enforcement strategy, including a possible $2,000 administrative citation issued to a property owner if illegal fireworks are observed from a residential property.
Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines provided details relative to the Parks and Recreation DepartmenYs second "Friday Night Flicks" and "Summer StreetfesY' events to be held in Downtown Bellflower on July 1, 2022 and July 7, 2022, respectively.
Council Member Sanchez provided details relative to the Bellflower Volunteer Center's backpack drive and requested donations be made by July 1, 2022.
Council Member Koops provided details relative to the City's partnership with 370aks and Emprendedor@s, which are offering programs designed to support local product-based merchants in English and Spanish, respectively.
Council Member Hamada thanked those who attended the grand opening of the newly located Farmer's Market and noted that the Farmer's Market is now at Town Center Plaza every Monday from 3:00 — 7:00 p.m. and offers a wide selection of produce, food, and handcrafted items.
Beliflower City Council Minutes Item No. 10 June 27, 2022 Page 3 of 14
10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Huqh McLarnon, 9731 Rose Street, addressed the City Council regarding ongoing issues with the properties located at 9731, 9733, and 9735 Rose Street which were sold and occupied without completed building permits, 1) requesting a meeting with his City Council representative, Mayor Dunton, to discuss the issues; 2) stating that the builder, Mr. Wasif, is under investigation and the matter has gained traction from local news agencies; 3) expressing concern for veterans' homes and the possibility of being fined by the City or losing his home due to ongoing issues; 4) requesting the City Council meet with and support the residents who are affected by these ongoing issues; 5) expressing that the residents want to be in compliance with the City, but were unaware the homes were built and sold without completed permits; and 6) stating that fireworks go off near his home frequently.
In response to comments provided by Mr. McLarnon, Mayor Dunton informed Mr. McLarnon that he may email him for an appointment.
Andrew Perry, President of the City of Artesia Employee Union, 1) stated that the City of Artesia passed a Resolution authorizing a retention bonus for employees that continued working during the pandemic, noting that $3,000 was awarded to employees hired before December 31, 2021 and $1,500 for employees hired after December 31, 2021; 2) noted that other cities in the surrounding areas passed similar bonuses for employees and utilized ARPA [American Rescue Plan Act] funds for this purpose; and 3) expressed the opinion that the bonuses demonstrate gratitude and boost employee morale.
Chervl Williams, resident, addressed the City Council relative to the City parking structure located at Bellflower Boulevard and Mayne Street, 1) asking why it had been closed as early as 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and if this would be an on-going practice; 2) asking if it would be open to the public on July 4, 2022; and 3) stating that she loved going to the top of the structure for the beautiful view.
In response to comments provided by Ms. Williams, City Manager Stewart 1) explained that the parking structure has been closed early to block off access to the second floor due to noise and traffic complaints received from residents; and 2) stated that he would contact Director of Public Safety Hockman to discuss the availability of the parking structure on July 4, 2022.
Auqustin Arauio, Vice President of the AFSCME Local 3745 Union, 1) stated that Union members requested to meet and confer with the City about the funds allocated for essential workers, but the request was denied; 2) stated that Public Safety and Public Works employees stepped up and provided all regular and extra services to the residents and took pride in being there to assist the City of Bellflower, even after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic; 3) stated that numerous residents and employees were able to work remotely during the pandemic, but this was not an option for Public Safety and Public Works employees; 4) stated that Public Works and Public Safety employees meet all of the requirements set forth by the American Relief Plan Act; and 5) asked for the City Council's support to meet and confer with the Union.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A
June 27, 2022 Page 4 of 14
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by
M BD
y C Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
Director of Finance Rhee 1) provided a verbal presentation of the Staff Report; 2) noted that in attendance representing My CBD Hub, LLC were Brad Ridenour (CEO and Co-founder of Koi CBD), Malinda Ridenour(CFO and Co-founder of Koi CBD), and Nicole S. Phillis (legal counsel for My CBD Hub); and 3) along with City Manager Stewart and City Attorney Berger, responded to Council Members' questions.
At the request of Council Member Koops, Director of Finance Rhee and City Manager Stewart confirmed that if an exemption was granted to My CBD Hub LLC, then it would need to be uniformly applied to any other current or subsequent CBD seller.
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to those wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speakers responded to the oath in the affirmative.
Nicole S. Phillis, representinq Mv CBD Hub LLC, stated that 1) My CBD Hub LLC does not receive revenue from products derived from THC cannabis and therefore should not be taxed; 2) My CBD Hub LLC only sells products derived from industrial hemp; 3) her argument is based on three key points; a)the definition of cannabis within the City of Bellflower's Tax Section is inconsistent with the Bellflower Municipal Code, Section 14, as well as the state and federal definition of cannabis, which does not include industrial hemp; b) cannabis was broadly defined in the 2017 ballot measure, which did not include industrial hemp, and the Bellflower Municipal Code does not include industrial hemp, expressing the opinion that the City has a consistency problem and contradiction with the meaning of cannabis; and c) the City broadened the definition of a dispensary within the meaning of the Tax Code to include retailers of industrial hemp, but that was not approved by the voters on the ballot measure; and 4) expressed that My CBD Hub LLC loves working in the City of Bellflower, but cannot sell products the way cannabis dispensaries can, making this tax unfair to her client.
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� Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A June 27, 2022 Page 5 of 14
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid — Continued
Brad Ridenour, CEO and Co-founder of Koi CBD (My CBD Hub LLC), stated 1) industrial hemp and cannabis are two different products ("distant cousins"):
cannabis derived CBD you can sell in the dispensaries and industrial hemp which is not allowed to be sold in the dispensaries per California regulations; 2) responded to Council Member Koops' questions confirming that a) My CBD Hub is the only business in Bellflower this action would affect, as they are the only ones that sell more than 50% of products that are derived from industrial hemp; and b) he has stores in Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, and is not taxed above the regular sales tax in either of those cities; 3) provided a brief verbal report of the history of their business in the City, beginning in 2015, and noted that Koi CBD is a big business across the U.S. and My CBD Hub is their hometown flagship store; and 4) expressed the opinion that taxing their business would be unfair and they were shut down most of the time during the pandemic.
Damien Martin, Attornev for Catalyst Bellflower, spoke in opposition of granting a cannabis tax exemption to My CBD Hub LLC, 1) advocated that the tax in question be applied uniformly on all businesses that sell cannabis-derived products; 2) stated that cannabis and industrial hemp are scientifically the same plant and the end-result product can be exactly the same, noting that their store sells CBD products; 3) there is no distinction between industrial hemp and cannabis in the City's tax code; 4) products sold by My CBD Hub LLC compete with products sold by Catalyst Bellflower, which are being taxed at 8.5 percent, and as such they're asking that the tax be applied uniformly; 5) brought products purchased at My CBD Hub, Los Alamitos location (as the Bellflower store is closed on Mondays) and Catalyst Bellflower to provide a visual presentation to the City Council to show how similar the products are; and 6) noted that Los Alamitos does not allow legal cannabis businesses in their city, and therefore do not have a taxing structure in place.
For the record, the City Council did not examine the products provided by Mr. Martin.
For the record, the Mayor provided My CBD Hub LLC an opportunity to rebut testimony provided by Mr. Martin.
Nicole S. Phillis, representinq Mv CBD Hub LLC, stated that she's not aware of any other municipality within the state of California that includes industrial hemp within a cannabis tax definition.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-A
June 27, 2022 Page 6 of 14
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid — Continued
For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) stated that he believed the appellant's main thrust is the objection with regard to definitions; 2) expressed the opinion that to some extent, perhaps the appellant misunderstands the taxing section and regulatory section of the Bellflower Municipal Code (BMC), noting that the tax section was approved by more than 73% of the voters in March 2017 and no definition of cannabis was on that ballot measure; 3) stated that the ordinance was adopted by the City Council for the tax itself in December 2016, and only Article II of that ordinance was placed on the ballot for voter approval, as the easiest way for the City Council to gauge the support of the community with regard to regulating cannabis was to have the community approve a cannabis tax; 4) noted that the City Council adopted the ordinance in 2016 under its own authority, which was further delegated by voters pursuant to the ballot measure and included, and continues to include, a very broad definition of cannabis that is much broader than Title 14 of the BMC, which has nothing to do with this appeal; 5) stated that the only issue in this appeal is the definition of taxing provisions of Chapter 3.37 of the BMC; 6) stated that the City had a tax on cannabis before it was �egalized from a permitting standpoint and originally only included medical cannabis, with recreational and actual dispensaries were not allowed until 2018; 7) noted that it was a progression and that it was always the Council's intent, to gauge the community support for the notion and then to actually regulate it; 8) reiterated that the only definition that is before the City Council is that included in Chapter 3.37 of the BMC; and 9)as a policy matter, if the City Council wishes to redo the definition, the City Council has the authority to do that.
For the record, at the request of Council Member Koops, City Attorney Berger confirmed that 1) the arguments brought up by the appellant's attorney were incorrect and the City has the right to tax the business, noting that the City Council had just ratified the narrowing of the definition to not include large stores, such as CVS or Walmart, that had as part of their overall product CBD products because the gross income of those stores are so vast and the product inventory of CBD products so Iow, that it didn't make sense from an administrative and taxation standpoint for the City to require those stores to actually go through and provide the administration with a differentiation between those products; so the definition was not broadened, it was narrowed to identify those businesses whose main business are these types of cannabis products; and 2) the City Council has the authority to suspend the tax overall, and it did previously reduce the tax rate, but that's not what's being discussed relative to this matter.
In response to comments provided by Mayor Dunton relative to definitions with regard to hemp-derived products, City Attorney Berger reiterated that the definition encompasses every possible derivation from a cannabis plant, whether it has THC in it or not, and it's a policy decision that the City Council implemented in 2016.
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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing requested by My CBD Hub LLC for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid — Continued
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Mayor Dunton, and carried by the following roll call vote, to deny the appeal for cannabis tax exemption and refund of taxes paid by My CBD Hub LLC:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton
NOES: Council Members - Koops
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 — An Ordinance amending certain sections of the Bellflower Municipal Code ("BMC") Title 17 (Zoning) pertaining to allowable uses, development standards, and process and procedures in the Town Center (TC) District.
City Manager Stewart introduced the item and read by title Ordinance No. 1417.
For the record, Mayor Dunton 1) announced that he would recuse on this item as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject area; 2) turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines; and 3) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m.
Director of Planning and Building Services Corpuz introduced Assistant Planner Brun, who 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with Director Corpuz, responded to Council Members' questions.
At the request of Council Member Hamada, and without objection, Assistant Planner Brun confirmed that staff would notify Consultant Ilana Preuss of Recast City if approved, so that she may conduct some advertising on behalf of the City.
At the request of Council Member Sanchez, and without objection, the following changes were made to the Ordinance:
• Child care and educational uses were revised to be allowed on the second floor and above only; and child care and educational uses of less than or equal to 5,000 sq. ft. was revised to be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit and those more than 5,000 sq. ft. to be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit;
• Hookah Bars/Cafes was revised to be allowed with an Administrative Use Permit;
• "Archery," "axe throwing," and "indoor playground" were added to the Indoor/Outdoor Commercial Recreational Facility use description; and • In the Allowable Uses Table, all "MCUPs" were changed to "AUPs" and all references in Title 17 (Zoning) to "Minor Conditional Use Permits" were changed to "Administrative Use Permits.
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 11-B � June 27, 2022 Page 8 of 14
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
B Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 1417 — Continued
Following discussion, it was moved by Council Member Koops, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
The following individual spoke in-favor of introducing Ordinance No. 1417:
• Chrissy Padilla Birkey, Resident
There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Council Member Hamada, seconded by Council Member Koops, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
Following discussion and without objection, it was the consensus of the City Council to 1) direct staff to review and complete the recommended changes; and 2) bring the item back for introduction at the next Regular City Council Meeting.
For the record, Mayor Dunton returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 8:45 p.m.
C Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit ("CBP") for a distribution use at 8832 Ramona Street; and consider adopting Resolution No. 22-31 — A Resolution approving a Cannabis Business Permit to operate a cannabis distribution facility at 8832 Ramona Street; Applicant: Berenice Cristerna (Representing Dynasty Alliance Grow, Inc.).
City Manager Stewart introduced the item.
For the record, Council Member Koops 1) announced he would recuse himself on this item as he owns property within 1,000 feet of the subject property, which presents a conflict of interest; and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:46 p.m.
For the record, Council Member Sanchez 1) announced he would recuse himself from this item due to a foreseeable conflict of interest resulting from monetary donations supplied by the applicant to Council Member Sanchez's emp�oyer (see FPPC Advice Letter No. A-21-127 dated November 4, 2021); and 2) left the dais and Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m.
Assistant to the City Manager Sais 1) provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff Report; and 2) along with City Manager Stewart, responded to Council Members' questions.
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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS — Continued
C Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit ("CBP")for a distribution use at 8832 Ramona Street; and consider adopting Resolution No. 22-31 — Continued Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to open the public hearing.
City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to those wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speaker responded to the oath in the affirmative.
Berenice Cristerna, Applicant, 1) at the request of Mayor Dunton, explained that the reason she was requesting the additional permit for distribution was that the pricing for cultivators had severely plummeted and it had become difficult to sell product to distributors, as they negotiate a very low price, noting that she would have more control over sales and prices as a distributor; and 2) responded to Council Member's questions.
City Clerk Ochiqui administered the Oath to an additional speaker wishing to present public testimony. For the record, the following speaker responded to the oath in the affirmative.
Carlos Lozano, Resident, requested and received information from Applicant Cristerna relative to the business hours and hours employees are on site at the location.
There being no one else in attendance wishing to present testimony, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried without objection, to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-31:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Hamada, and Mayor Dunton RECUSE: Council Members - Koops and Sanchez
For the record, Council Member Koops and Council Member Sanchez returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:03 p.m.
12 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 13-A • June 27, 2022 Page 10 of 14
13 CONSIDERATION ITEMS
A Consideration and possible action to 1) adopt Resolution No. 22-33 — A Resolution establishing procedures for legislative subpoenas in accordance with California law ("Subpoena Resolution"); and 2) direct staff to issue a legislative subpoena for mold inspection records pertaining to 17420 Downev Avenue. lMatter arose after the postinq of the Aqenda.l City Attorney Berger noted that this matter arose after the posting of the agenda and provided a brief explanation of why the item should be considered at this meeting.
For the record, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested a point of order, noting that a motion to add the item on the agenda was needed, as it arose after the posting of the agenda.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Hamada, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to take immediate action as to issuing legislative subpoenas and that this need arose after the posting of the agenda:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
For the record, City Attorney Berger 1) noted a need for a correction to reflect the "City of Bellflower" on the Staff Report, and not the City of Monterey Park as reflected; 2) provided a verbal presentation of the Staff Report; and 3) responded to Council Members' questions.
It was moved by Mayor Dunton, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt Resolution No. 22-33:
AYES: Council Members - Sanchez, Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, and Mayor Dunton
14 CONSENT CALENDAR
For the record, 1) Council Member Hamada recused himself from Item 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower) and he is a Board Member for the subject entity; 2) Council Member Hamada requested Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members � of the City Council) be pulled for comment; 3) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines requested Items 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower), 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project), and 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) be pulled for comments; 4) Council Member Koops recused himself from Items 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project) and 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) as he owns property within 500 feet of the subject properties; and 5) Council Member Sanchez requested Item 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project) be pulled for comment.
• Bellflower City Council Minutes Item No. 14 June 27, 2022 Page 11 of 14
14 CONSENT CALENDAR — Continued
With regard to Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members of the City Council), Council Member Hamada stated that he had not supported the item when it was presented for introduction at the last meeting and he was continuing with that stance.
With regard to Item 14-E (Kingdom Causes Bellflower), 1) for the record, Council Member Hamada left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:14 p.m. for the discussion of the item; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines commended Kingdom Causes on the work they have accomplished and requested they present a report to the City Council to inform the public of their accomplishments; 3) Council Member Sanchez highlighted that the increase in the one-time rental assistance increased from $1,000 to $2,500; and 4) for the record, Council Member Hamada returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:15 p.m. following the discussion of this item.
With regard to Item 14-I (Bellflower Youth & Senior Center Project), 1) for the record, Council Member Koops left the dais and Council Chambers at 9:15 p.m. for the discussion of this item; and 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines highlighted that the new Youth & Senior Center Project will be located at John S. Simms Park and he is excited to see this project happen, as it will be able to serve more residents in the community.
With regard to Item 14-L (Butterfly Garden Park Project), 1)for the record, Council Member Koops had previously stated his recusal on this item; 2) Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines stated that the Butterfly Garden will be located at the east end of Alondra Boulevard and that he is excited that this project is happening; 3) Council Member Sanchez stated his agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines' comments; and 4) for the record, Council Member Koops returned to the Council Chambers and dais at 9:17 p.m. following the discussion of this item.
For the record, given Council Member Hamada's stated opposition to Item 14-D (Salary adjustment for Members of the City Council), the item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, and carried without objection, to approve the balance of the actions stipulated on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Hamada, Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton
A Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Warrant Reqister No. 22-122, dated June 27, 2022.
Action: Received and filed Warrant Register No. 22-122.
B Consideration and possible action to receive and file City Council Treasurer's Report for the Month of Mav 2022.
Action: Received and filed Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2022.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR— Continued
C Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1416—An Ordinance adding Section 5.28.080 to the Bellflower Municipal Code governing impoundment of food, goods, or merchandise that is abandoned or offered in violation of applicable law in accordance with Government Code �§ 51036, et seq.
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1416.
D (Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.] E Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 464.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Bellflower, acting as the Successor Housing Agency to the Dissolved Bellflower Redevelopment Agency, and Kingdom Causes Bellflower to renew the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housinq Services for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement File No. 464.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
F Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 314.19, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, Inc. (FM3), for professional pollinq analvsis.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File No. 314.19, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
G Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Interior Demolition, Inc., for the On-Call Contract for Citywide Demolition of Improvements (Specifications No. 21/22-05); and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Interior Demolition, Inc., in a form approved by the Citv Attornev.
Action: Awarded contract to Interior Demolition, Inc., for the On-Call Contract for Citywide Demolition of Improvements and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Interior Demolition, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute 1) Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 320.8; and 2) Agreement File No. 320.8.10, in forms approved by the City Attorney, with Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company, for the sale and lease of water pumpinq allocation riqhts in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Action: Authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement File No. 320.8 and Agreement File No. 320.8.10, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
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14 CONSENT CALENDAR— Continued
I Consideration and possible action to receive and file Agreement File No. 51.91 with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation (Measure A) grant funds for the development of planning and design documents for the Bellflower Youth � Senior Center Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements in forms approved by the City Attorney: 1) Agreement File No. 690.4 with Pretty Smart for design architect services for the development of the Bellflower Youth � Senior Center Project design; 2) Agreement File No. 937 with NCA Studio Inc. for architect of record services for the development of the Bellflower Youth 8� Senior Center Project design; and 3) Agreement File No. 938 with C.Y. Geotech, Inc., for geotechnical engineering services for the development of the Bellflower Youth 8� Senior Center Project planning and
desiqn.
Action: Received and filed Agreement No. 51.91 and authorized the City Manager to execute Agreement File Nos. 690.4, 937, and 938, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
J Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Mav 23, 2022, Special Meetinq of the Citv Council.
Action: Approved the May 23, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes.
K Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2022, Reqular Meetinq of the Citv Council.
Action: Approved the June 13, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
L Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 22-32 — A Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Butterfly Garden Park Project (Specifications No. 21/22-03), pursuant to Government Code §830.6; establishing a project payment account; and authorizing solicitation of bids.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 22-32.
14-D Consideration and possible action to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1414 — An Ordinance amending § 2.16.010 of the Bellflower Municipal Code to provide a salary adjustment for Members of the City Council following the next General Municipal Election; and superseding Ordinance No. 1358.
Action: Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1414.
AYES: Council Members - Santa Ines, Koops, Sanchez, and Mayor Dunton
NOES: Council Members - Hamada
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Beliflower City Council Minutes Item No. 15 June 27, 2022 Page 14 of 14
15 COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Santa Ines, Council Member Hamada, Council Member Koops and Mayor Dunton made various comments and reports.
For the record, and for the benefit of the public, Council Member Koops noted that the Woman's Club of Bellflower, which sits at the edge of John S. Simms Park, was contacted by the City relative to the possibility of purchasing the property, but they had declined, so the new Youth & Senior Center will be built around the existing building, without any plans to take the property through the eminent domain process.
Without objection, Mayor Dunton requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Frank G. Tripepi.
16 ADJOURNMENT
Without objection, Mayor Dunton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m., in memory of Frank G. Tripepi, to the next Regular Meeting of the Bellflower City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022.
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Ray Dunton, Mayor
City of Bellflower
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May a O hiqui, City Clerk
Ap�roved: July 11, 2022